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Saturday, June 01, 2013

How does one inculcate independence?

"I
understand that there is a fine line between when you step in to guide
and when you expect/want the mentee to figure it out on their own. How
would you slowly push them towards the independent side?"

OUR ANSWER:

"Do
not work the issue or solve the challenge for them. Educate and
provide a road map so they understand it and evolve the solution for themselves.

Offer a map with variable shoulders on the road and the flexibility for a few detours from which recovery can be achieved."

Travelers
on the road of knowledge en route to wisdom learn best via a vehicle
they drive themselves. Not all travel at the same speed or take the
same route to a destination.

Here is a success story that I had the privilege to witness from a company that bridged the gap to which your question refers. Note the link to the astute article they have shared with the small business community at the link below:

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2 Tours in US Army Vietnam.
Retired from 36 Years in the Defense Industrial Complex after working on 25 major weapons systems, many of which are in use today in the Middle East.
Volunteer MicroMentor. I specialize in Small, Veteran-owned, Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Businesses beginning work for the Federal Government.
MicroMentor is a non-profit organization offering free assistance to small business in business planning, operations, marketing and other aspects of starting and successfully operating a small enterprise.
You can set up a case with me at MicroMentor by going to:
http://www.micromentor.org/
key words: "Federal Government Contracting"

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EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE

My gratitude to the person or persons who sent to me a new Sony Cybershot DSC-H90 Camera.There was no return address or acknowledgment of the kindness, other than a one sentence, typewritten note that read:

"For all that you do for others"

I am very grateful and will put the marvelous precision instrument to good use - Ken